ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E vs ASUS - TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi

The ROG Strix Z890-E is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the ROG Strix Z890-E if you care most about m.2 slots. The biggest gaps in its favor are m.2 slots.

The TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable max memory, ram slots, pcie slots, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the ROG Strix Z890-E is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.